Silentnight Essentials Value Double Mattress
The Silentnight Essentials Value Mattress is a firm, traditionally handcrafted UK open coil mattress.
- Zoned support for heavier builds
- Less roll-together for couples
- 60-night trial & 5-year guarantee
£219
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Silentnight Essentials Value Mattress
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Last seen for £199 at Silentnight on 30th September 2026
Mattress details
Mattress
Silentnight Essentials Value Mattress
Size
Firmness
Soft
Construction
Latex
Open Coil Spring
Depth (cm)
21
Layers
4
Layer Details
Cover
Top Layer
Silentnight comfort Layer
Layer 2
Open coil spring system
Key benefits
- The classic couples' footprint: At 135 x 190cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 3in), the UK double fits comfortably in most UK bedrooms while still giving two people a proper shared bed.
- 67.5cm each when sharing: You get 67.5cm each for two people sharing, and the zoned Miracoil system is designed to reduce roll together, so that width feels usable rather than notional.
- Kind to a stretched budget: If you're furnishing a whole home at once, a low-cost double from a familiar brand covers the main bedroom without eating the budget for everything else.
- Room left for furniture: We suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m for a UK double, which usually leaves space for a wardrobe, drawers and bedside tables on both sides.
- Easy to dress cheaply: Double sheets and a 200 x 200cm double duvet are stocked everywhere at every price point, which matters when you're kitting out beds on a budget.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed every night and your bedroom is a typical UK size where a king would dominate the floor space. It also makes sense if you're setting up a guest room for visiting couples, or furnishing a first flat or new home where the budget has to stretch across every room, since this is one of the cheapest ways to put a proper double from a known brand in place.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner both like room to spread out and your bedroom can take a bigger bed. The UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer; we'd recommend it instead if your room allows at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
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FAQ's
Is the Silentnight Essentials Value Mattress in a UK double big enough for a couple?
Yes, with the usual double caveat: you each get 67.5cm of width, which suits most couples but can feel snug if either of you is broad or a restless sleeper. The Miracoil springs are designed to limit roll together, which helps you both stay on your own side. If you want more space, the UK king is 15cm wider.
How much space does the UK double Silentnight Essentials leave for bedside tables?
The mattress is 135cm wide, and we suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m for a UK double. In a room around that size or a little bigger, you should still fit slim bedside tables on both sides with walking room, though check your own wall lengths before ordering.
Is the UK double Silentnight Essentials a good choice for a guest room?
It's well suited to one. A double comfortably sleeps visiting couples, the price is low for a bed that's used a few weekends a year, and double bedding is cheap and easy to find. Guests who prefer a soft, plush feel may find it firmer and slimmer than they're used to, at 21cm deep.
Will a double Silentnight Essentials Value Mattress fit up narrow stairs?
A 135 x 190cm mattress is manageable in most homes, and at 21cm deep this one is slimmer than many, which helps on tight turns in older terraces or narrow new build landings. Silentnight doesn't publish a weight for this size, so if access is genuinely awkward, check with the retailer before you order.
Should a solo sleeper buy this mattress in a UK double?
It's a reasonable choice if you like room to spread out, or you share the bed with a dog or cat that claims a corner. You'd have the full 135cm to yourself. If your room is tight, the UK small double is 15cm narrower and the same length, and we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m for it.